Commanders Training Camp: Observations from Round 2 at Ravens Joint Practices

Hope for peace faded quickly as the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens didn't wait long before cranking up the tension on Day 2 of joint practices.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens came together for a second day of joint practices Wednesday ahead of their Monday Night Football preseason contest coming up this weekend. 

After Day 1 features some scuffles between Commanders and Ravens both team's coaches were hoping for less conflicted play, but certainly wanted to keep up the level of competition. 

Here's what we saw as we followed around Washington's defense on Day 2. 

10 MINUTES

That's how long we got into actual practice before the first fight of the day. 

We were over on the other side of the field keeping a close eye on the Commanders defense when our attention was drawn to the offensive vs the Ravens defensive line one-on-one drills drew our attention.

By the time we looked up the scrum was large and more than a few players were on the ground while others still standing were grabbing and swinging. 

The coaches eventually regained control, but it didn't last long as the first team set was also disrupted by yet another fight. 

Other media members in attendance told Commander Country they believed right guard Sam Cosmi was in the mix as a central figure in both, but not necessarily the instigator.

While the defense took a break for special teams the Washington and Baltimore lines came together once again and this time we were able to put eyes on as Ravens defensive lineman Travis Jones gave offensive lineman Nolan Laufenberg a little extra work after the whistle.

This led to a shorter and less violent collision between the two sides with Commanders coach Juan Castillo playing the role of de-escalator.

After that third mix-up, however, Cosmi was more angry than before and the two sides had to be calmed down before resuming practice.

DAY OF DEFENSE

Once the play resumed on the practice field we took note of how effective Washington's defense was against the first-team Ravens offense and quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Jackson found it difficult to find open receivers throughout the practice with some of the misses coming because of solid defense and some coming from inaccurate passes. 

Regardless of the reason if the ball isn't landing in a Commanders defender's hands then hitting the ground is a solid second-option. 

And that option came through several times on Wednesday.

With that, we wrap up the day's notebook. 

Watching the defense all day we don't have a Howell Watch to share, but that will get back on track beginning Friday when Washington returns for two more practices before seeing Baltimore on the field again Monday night.

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